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LJ04 ZBX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZBX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 29,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 29,266 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 26,074 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 26,070 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,225 miles

Front front tyre has slight cracking to tread

Pass 27 May 2021 25,022 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,344 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 23,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 23,670 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 22,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,091 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,177 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ04 ZBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 ZBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ04 ZBX registered?

LJ04 ZBX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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